RAKIM (Thu, 10/22/26) — live event on Oct 22, 2026
Rakim live at Yoshi's, Oakland on Thu, Oct 22, 7:30 PM. Tickets from $102.10. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.
In the history of Hip-Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art form's lyrical style as Rakim Allah. Universally referenced as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration to his peers and followers alike, Rakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of the iconic Eric B. is President in 1986 with long-time collaborator Eric B. The single marked a turning point in the Rap world – raising the bar for future emcees and revolutionizing the way rhymes are delivered to this day. No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers is held without a deferential accounting of his achievements, and no serious rap artist grips a microphone without channeling some of his legend. Rakim’s intricately intellectual lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience, inner faith, and progressive contemplation; his liquid and seemingly effortless delivery – often imitated but still unrivaled – from a fire fueled…
Starts: Thu, Oct 22, 7:30 PM
Ends: Thu, Oct 22, 9:30 PM
Where: 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, California 94607, United States
Price: $102.1
Lineup
Venue: Yoshi's
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